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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

In which of the following stoichiometric defects, impurity atoms are present in interstitial site?

Options:

Schottky defect

Frenkel defect

Interstitial defect

None of these

Correct Answer:

Interstitial defect

Explanation:

Interstitial Defect: When some constituent particles (foreign atoms or molecules (impurities)) occupy an interstitial site, the crystal is said to have interstitial defect. This defect increases the density of the substance.